Scribe 2.0

Born from the need for more accurate recordings, the Scribe 2.0 is a combination of military bodycam and scientific voice memo recorders, with a splash of personal assistant added in. First introduced during YY 18, usage is now widely spread through Ymir society, though heavily regulated to safeguard privacy.
To best suit varying needs, the Scribe 2.0 comes in many different forms, though all forms have three essential parts: The main body that does all the recording and processing, one or more button cameras, and one or more microphones. Defenders tend to keep it in their vest and use voice commands to command transcriptions, while civilians often will embed the camera and microphone in their clothing and accessories.

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Functionality

The Scribe 2.0 is a helpful tool for many, employing AI software to best serve its users. At the same time, several security principles apply: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability, and Accountability. Additionally, it is a well-regulated form of spyware from the government, available as evidence in court. The government does use severe privacy protocols, to keep the people comfortable enough to keep using the Scribe.

Recording

To help ensure data isn't accidentally or deliberately lost, all data is uploaded to several servers, in both low quality and high quality. Various forms of encryption are used so that data integrity can be guaranteed, while the owner has great control over who is allowed to receive or see the data. Typically data requires Security Clearance 2 to access during court cases, and Security Clearance 4 otherwise. Unused data is archived after a year, requiring an active inquiry to investigate. High-quality archived data is removed after ten years, low-quality after fifty.

Transcription

Asides from the obvious speech-to-text, AI support has also allowed for transcribing video footage. Normal Scribes support having up to three different AI datasets loaded, while additional datasets can be executed on upload. The advantages of a local dataset are being able to instantly review the transcription, and share them even in a low-bandwidth area that doesn't support uploading recordings at a quality the global server can analyse.

User Aide

Each Scribe 2.0 comes with a small onboard Encyclopedia and media library, which can be accessed with voice commands. If the Scribe fails to find the required data, it will ask for permission to request the global servers for aid. They can also be authorised to directly access several personal devices, ranging from the fridge to a personal vehicle.

Distress Mode

When the Scribe 2.0's distress mode is activated, either automatically or manually, it will immediately send out an emergency signal and allow dispatchers to listen in live. Automatic activiation could be caused by sounds of distress, gunfire and other loud noises, or even suspicious sounds while the owner is asleep. Manual activitation can be a direct command, a codephrase, or specific movements or actions.

Specifications

Manufacturer

Military Government

Weight

150 grams (default model)
370 grams (scientist model)

Dimensions

8.3 x 5.8 x 3.3 cm (default model)
11.2 x 7.8 x 4.5 cm (scientist model)

Costs

Provided free as part of Universal Basic Income

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Special parts

Cameras

Supports up to 4 buttoncams

Microphones

Supports up to 3 microphones

Supported Sensors

Atmosphere sensor (internal)
Any form of scientific sensor (external)

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Fashionable Variants

Popular camera containers

• Pendant
• Glasses
• Clothing button
• Belt
• Backpack brand label

Popular microphone containers

• Wristwatch
• Ring
• Earring
• Throat microphone
• Earbuds

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Origins

Unification Design

Several kinds of technologies were combined in the Scribe 2.0, resulting in a product that served varying needs. Users include scientists, military, clerks, and even civilians doing anything from easy notekeeping to keeping blogs. To best promote adaptation, the government made sure to include many core functionalities from its predecessors. They also consulted a wide set of professions in the testing phase.

The Scribe

Employed by the Science Department and government clerks, the original Scribe tool was a speech-to-text tool that included recordings in case any errors were made in the automatic transcription. The need soon arose to share the text and audio live, so that overseers could quickly verify information without having to constantly listen in. To support this, a shared dataserver was set up, as well as peer-to-peer encryption.

Bodycams

A mandatory part of every Defender's uniform, bodycams would constantly record, and upload whenever they could. In case of loud sounds or noticable distress, they would also send an alarm signal, allowing dispatchers to tune in and observe live what was happening. From the government's perspective, the constant uploading greatly helped with both safety and accountability, but there were rising concerns over information confidentiality and integrity.

Personal Assistants

A staple tool for many, personal assistant software was brought to Ymir by many, and used for a varity of purposes. With a quick verbal command, people could make a note, start a song, make a call, or even look up information in an encyclopedia. When connected with cameras, verbal commands could be used to start recording or take pictures. As a few companies began producing them on Ymir, the government quickly introduced legislation to regulate these so people's information would remain private.